tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post111885013281568480..comments2015-02-12T20:24:36.845-08:00Comments on The Ward-O-Matic: Paper Arts & CraftsWard Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-40944886231367750582007-08-14T10:34:00.000-07:002007-08-14T10:34:00.000-07:00My guess would be early/mid 60's rather than late ...My guess would be early/mid 60's rather than late 50's. Look at the female styles - the girls' hairdos in the illustrations, and the cover woman's slightly looser hairstyle and streamlined dress design. Also, that fish kite. I was born in '63 and have materials of my mom's that look exactly like this and are dated from that time, while her 50's memorabilia (she was an art student) looks tighter and less flowing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1130903693928947422005-11-01T19:54:00.000-08:002005-11-01T19:54:00.000-08:00I was wondering if anyone on this site knows anyth...I was wondering if anyone on this site knows anything about Sunny B. Cook. I really love his style of illustration, Is he still alive? Did he ever get any noteriety ? I know of 2 childrens books that he illustrated, Did he do many more?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120187364595520962005-06-30T20:09:00.000-07:002005-06-30T20:09:00.000-07:00My wife has a book that her mother gave her, entit...My wife has a book that her mother gave her, entitled "Betty Crocker's Parties for Children" (published by Golden Press in 1964). The illustrations in it remind me of these, although they are slightly more detailed. The credited illustrators are Judy and Barry Martin.MGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14795054739156597047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120187162290012992005-06-30T20:06:00.000-07:002005-06-30T20:06:00.000-07:00nice findi had a little go myselfhttp://img296.ima...nice find<BR/><BR/>i had a little go myself<BR/><BR/><A>http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=boyindress73jo.jpg</A>connorhttp://www.icandrawbetterthanyou.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120170633454819952005-06-30T15:30:00.000-07:002005-06-30T15:30:00.000-07:00We had this book when I was a kid! I remember the ...We had this book when I was a kid! I remember the drawings, and specifically remember the fish kite going off the top of the page.<BR/><BR/>My mom was an elementary school teacher, so we had all kinds of crap around, but I do fondly remember this book. My sister and I used to do the projects in it.Neilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120150409445578902005-06-30T09:53:00.000-07:002005-06-30T09:53:00.000-07:00beautiful stuff...i am getting my safety scissors ...beautiful stuff...i am getting my safety scissors out of storage as we speak.admiral dewy wilkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356828542724913294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120109865483967542005-06-29T22:37:00.000-07:002005-06-29T22:37:00.000-07:00Ron, I'm a big Charley Harper fan and I'm quite su...Ron, I'm a big Charley Harper fan and I'm quite sure that these illos are not by him, although he's a good guess. Harper's characters were definitely stylized like these at that time, but were not so cartoonish. His style was/is more sophisticated, I would say. Thanks for the imput, though. <BR/><BR/>As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I found that textbook with illustrations similar to these here, and it looks like the artist might be the guy, but I want to do some more research about the artist to make sure it's him.Ward Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120095703307488582005-06-29T18:41:00.000-07:002005-06-29T18:41:00.000-07:00awesom pics. They remind me of illustrations used...awesom pics. They remind me of illustrations used when I was in school. (Elementary) 1962 so they are probably from the late 50's as you say. Blast from the past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120090761456591002005-06-29T17:19:00.000-07:002005-06-29T17:19:00.000-07:00Hi The illustrations were done by Charley Harperht...Hi <BR/><BR/>The illustrations were done by Charley Harper<BR/><BR/>http://www.treadwaygallery.com/HarperExhibit/exhibit.htmlRonhttp://bighappyfunhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120080061853823582005-06-29T14:21:00.000-07:002005-06-29T14:21:00.000-07:00It kinda reminds me of the work of Mary Blair.It kinda reminds me of the work of Mary Blair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1119061220874897712005-06-17T19:20:00.000-07:002005-06-17T19:20:00.000-07:00Good call, anonymous, but there are several factor...Good call, anonymous, but there are several factors that come into play here that prove that Freddie was not the illustrator. First of all, he never did illustrations for publications like these. Plus, his style was more curvy and lush than the stylized characters depicted here. Lastly, he died in 1952, and I believe that this booklet was produced in the late-50's. <BR/><BR/>I have a textbook that has illustrations very similar to what is shown here. Once I find it, I'll compare to see if it is, indeed, the same artist. Stay tuned.Ward Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1119057890909838722005-06-17T18:24:00.000-07:002005-06-17T18:24:00.000-07:00Freddy Moore?Freddy Moore?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1119043432377949822005-06-17T14:23:00.000-07:002005-06-17T14:23:00.000-07:00i love these illustrations, how funi love these illustrations, how funmeridithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10908142105118039918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118955693041521752005-06-16T14:01:00.000-07:002005-06-16T14:01:00.000-07:00I'm really loving the fish-shaped kite and 'mobile...I'm really loving the fish-shaped kite and 'mobile' letters. so good that your fantastic stash of ephemera is going to be shared with many.andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15932895308629536422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118946491564712612005-06-16T11:28:00.000-07:002005-06-16T11:28:00.000-07:00My first thought was that this was Alain Gree too....My first thought was that this was Alain Gree too. BUT, the faces don't quite seem to read the same shape as Gree usually has. Then I thought it might be Sunny B. Cook...but I doubt that too. Hmmm...we must get to the bottom of this!!!! The images are super cool. Great find. Me=jealous!paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028253333341909512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118907345638882172005-06-16T00:35:00.000-07:002005-06-16T00:35:00.000-07:00Ahem...Okay...I confess; *I* did the illustrations...Ahem...Okay...I confess; *I* did the illustrations (Darn publisher not giving me a credit line! #$%#*)...I know; my style's changed a bit since then. Gotta stay hip to what's happening, ya know...What? Yes, OF COURSE I was alive in the late 50's!...How old? Didn't your mother teach you NOT to ask a lady that question? WHAT??!! Are YOU calling ME a LIAR!????...<BR/><BR/>......Oh man I'm going to regret hitting the 'publish' key...<BR/><BR/>Sorry, Ward. It won't hurt my feelings if you delete this'un. It IS 3 a.m. and I'm a bit punchy-wunchy. Please forgive a dear old lady... :)paulahttp://www.paulabecker.com/blog/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118899783565330932005-06-15T22:29:00.000-07:002005-06-15T22:29:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comments, Glen! Always nice to hea...Thanks for your comments, Glen! Always nice to hear what you have to say. And yes, I do hope to find out who the artist is on this booklet/magazine thingy. They did such a great job, it pains me to see no credit given.Ward Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118879785985989842005-06-15T16:56:00.000-07:002005-06-15T16:56:00.000-07:00Great job, Ward! It's great to see some major disc...Great job, Ward! It's great to see some major discoveries which are now overlooked by newer generations these days. Keep up the good work, someday someone will respect (whoever this artist is)'s artworks and even considering turning Ward-O-Matic into a 'four-legged history book' that never tires!<BR/><BR/>- Glen!Glen Bosiwanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16617320452319231779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118872518730484722005-06-15T14:55:00.000-07:002005-06-15T14:55:00.000-07:00Great find!! I'm envious.Great find!! I'm envious.Johnnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651584271468724913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118863581695163212005-06-15T12:26:00.000-07:002005-06-15T12:26:00.000-07:00I thought it was Alan's work, as well, but now I'm...I thought it was Alan's work, as well, but now I'm not too sure. If anybody knows, give me a holler.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and thanks for visiting, Steve. Your work is top-notch.Ward Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1118863190504095902005-06-15T12:19:00.000-07:002005-06-15T12:19:00.000-07:00Great post Ward. Thanks for sharing. These are rea...Great post Ward. Thanks for sharing. These are really cool. Just look at all those well considered shapes to build those forms. The Shoes on the boy on the cube are just marvelous in their simplicity. Reminds me of Alain Gree... but I not sure it's him.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Stevestevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864286842898336784noreply@blogger.com